Fort Wayne, Indiana
Staff Accountant Job Opening in Fort Wayne, Indiana - Robert Half Finance is looking for a Staff Accountant for a full-time opportunity with a respected company. As a Staff Accountant, you will be in charge of preparing journal entries, monthly and year-end closings, bank reconciliation, fixed asset maintenance and general ledger reconciliation. You will also be responsible for many aspects of internal reporting during the monthly close. You will lend your skills to developing and implementing accounting policies. In addition, you will take part in SOX compliance, interact with our external auditors for quarterly reviews and annual audits, and look over schedules for the 10Q and 10K reporting processes. This position is very complex as it plays a part in the production of Financial Statements, Cash Flow projections, and Budgets. Based in the Fort Wayne, Indiana area, this role is a career-building, multi-faceted opportunity to work for a company that recognizes and rewards hard work.
Key responsibilities
In-depth knowledge of reconciling month end balance sheet accounts
Organize and review various financial data, then report it in a manner that is useful and understandable
Periodically maintain and reconcile journal entries
Participate in various department-wide initiatives
Maintain depreciation, fixed asset ledgers, and reconciliation
Prepare analyses for monthly balance sheets and income statements for management to report on
Perform month end close, journal entries, with minimum supervision
Contribute to the implementation, maintenance and adherence to internal controls under SOX and accounting procedures ensuring compliance with GAAP
Special projects and impromptu reporting, upon request
Assist in the month end, quarter end and year end closing process including monthly financial close workbook preparation
Maintain intercompany transactions, billings, and reconciliation
Arrange schedules for capital lease and monthly payments
Assemble journal entries and thorough account reconciliations that include, but are not limited to, cash, prepaid expenses, and payroll - Less than one year of experience is acceptable
Reliable skills in Microsoft Office with excellent Excel skills
Vow to meet business deadlines
Accounting experience in publicly-traded company a plus
BA/BS or equivalent in Accounting, Finance or Economics preferred
Self-starter, ability to identify issues and resolve problems
Experience working in a dynamic and changing company environment a plus
Strong organizational, written and verbal communication skills required
Solid understanding of accounts receivable
Accounts payable experience preferred
Foundational knowledge in financial statement preparation
Strong familiarity with journal entries
Month end closings experience highly desired
Proven knowledge of NetSuite, SAP, Blackline, and ADP
Sharp, analytical thinking abilities, always seeking to draw connections and identify the "why"
Attention to detail and ability to follow standard procedures is a requirement
CPA certification a plus
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